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City Sampler Sew Along: July Winner and August Prize

  This post is part of the City Sampler Sew Along.For more information or to see blocks completed so far, click here!Hi everyone! I am so sorry to be posting the July winner so late. My family has had something personal happening around here for the last month, and I have not had much time for sewing or blogging. I apologize!...

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GIVEAWAY and Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier

This giveaway is now closed. The winner is #195 Carolyn.Today, I'm really excited to share my tutorial for the 'Hot Mess Casserole Carrier'! It was part of the '12 Days of Christmas' series on the Free Spirit blog. Jump over to the Free Spirit blog to get the tutorial! You can also download it via a pdf file here.This free pattern is...

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Layered Cathedral Window Block

Cathedral window blocks are traditionally about folding and topstitching to create beautiful blocks with lots of depth. Today, I'm really excited to share this cathedral window block using Tula Pink 'The Birds and the Bees' fabrics. This post is part of the Cathedral Window Sampler Quilt Along. My block is the first in the series, but be sure to check...

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ME? At Joann’s?

Do you recognize the photo in the bottom right on this tear-sheet at Joann Fabrics? Yes, it's the Embroidery-To-Go pattern that I collaborated with Rachael from Imagine Gnats on. This is a free pattern for Pellon.I saw the photo when I got home from work today. As the kids were still taking their nap, I silently swore (for joy) in my head. Then proceeded...

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All About Bag Interfacing

Today, I have the pleasure of talking about one of my most favorite things in the world...interfacing! This post will be concentrated on the particular Pellon Interfacings that I use while making bags. Interfacing makes up 25% of my stash...no lie! It's one of those things that you just need to have on hand at all times, because you'll use it...

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Purse Palooza 2012 :: 1st Prize Rundown

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2012.For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!With Purse Palooza 2012 kicking off this Monday (June 4th), I wanted to take a moment to run down some of the fabulous prizes. And I do mean *fabulous*!!Right now, I'm going to talk about the prizes that will be going to the...

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Quilt Market – Pellon

Well hello there good lookin'! lol, this is me at the Pellon booth. In case you didn't know, Pellon only makes the best interfacing and batting (Nature's Touch and Legacy) on the planet! Sorry, but I'm going to warn you right now that this is probably going to turn into a brag post. Just let me get it all out now.See...

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GIVEAWAY! Pellon Batting and Interfacing

This giveaway is now closed. The winner was #127 Amy! Congratulations!Have I got another great Pellon giveaway for you today! One lucky winner will be the recipient of this great prize pack, courtesy of Pellon:- Lutrador (1 yard) - Lutrador is a translucent web that is great for painting on, printing, using for     scrapbooking, etc. Here's a cool video...

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GIVEAWAY! Pellon Quilting Supplies!

This giveaway is now closed. The winner is #42 christy. Congratulations!!Have I got a great giveaway for you today!! If you have been following along on our New York Beauty Quilt Along, perhaps you will be needing some batting in the coming weeks! Or maybe you're working on another project and could use the supplies! Either way, anyone may enter...

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GIVEAWAY! Pellon Embroidery Stabilizers

This giveaway is now closed. The winner was #272 stitcher! Congratulations!Today's giveaway is a good one! One lucky winner will receive the Pellon prize pack pictured above! The pack includes all the embroidery stabilizer you could use:Retail Value: over $90!!1. Sol-U-Film Lite 12" x 9 yards    This is a wash-away stabilizer. It's good for monogramming and decorative stitching.2....

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Sewing Back-to-School: Interfacing

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts!Hello everyone! Thanks so much for visiting my blog for the 'Sewing Back-to-School' series! I hope you've enjoyed it! My topic today is on interfacing. Interfacing is one of...

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